Mince Pie Brownies
Ingredients
100 g of dried mixed fruit
100 g of sultanas
100 g of raisins
50 g of currants
50 g of chopped dates
50 g of dried cranberries
1 granny smith apple, coarsely grated
1 orange, zested and juiced
50 ml of brandy
50 ml of apple juice
100 g of dark chocolate, broken into pieces
60 g of unsalted butter, melted
100 g of dark brown soft sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp of mixed spice
50 g of ground almonds
50 g of plain flour
4 servings
Calories~488 kcal
Protein~7 g
Carbs~75 g
Fat~16 g
Fiber~7 g
Sugar~55 g
Total recipe
Calories~3,900 kcal
Protein~55 g
Carbs~600 g
Fat~125 g
Fiber~55 g
Sugar~440 g
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4. Line a 30cm x 20cm brownie tin with baking paper.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the mixed fruit, sultanas, raisins, currants, dates, cranberries, grated apple, orange zest and juice, brandy and apple juice and leave to infuse while you make the batter.
Step 3
In a small pan, bring 200ml water up to a gentle simmer. Place a larger glass or metal bowl over the pan, ensuring the base doesn’t touch the water.
Step 4
Add the dark chocolate to the bowl and leave it to melt. Once melted, remove the bowl and set aside.
Step 5
In another large bowl using electric beaters or a standing mixer, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until well combined.
Step 6
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well in between each addition, until the batter is thick and glossy. Add in the melted chocolate and gently mix by hand until just combined.
